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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ryder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Megadeth Public Enemy No.1. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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158 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cesar Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Meridius !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius leaves Ryder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryder tries for a takedown but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meridius darts in and clinches Ryder up against the cage.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryder prevents the takedown attempt.
Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryder's elbow.
Meridius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryder can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius lands an uppercut.
Ryder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Meridius is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ryder has his hands clasped together but Meridius extends an breaks Ryder's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Meridius .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Meridius !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Korobkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Korobkov's choice of entrance music: Hush - Fired Up. Ben Henderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Korobkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobkov blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Korobkov drags the fight down to the ground.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korobkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korobkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson tries to reverse the position but Korobkov maintains control.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Korobkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Korobkov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Henderson doesn't escape.
Henderson rolls, trying to escape but Korobkov keeps control of the position.
Henderson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Korobkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free.
Henderson turns into Korobkov and is now in his guard.
Henderson trying to move into half guard but instead Korobkov has managed to sweep!
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korobkov defends well.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Korobkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Korobkov is controlling well.
Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but Korobkov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
Korobkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Henderson tries to clinch but Korobkov is having none of it.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Korobkov is avoiding it.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korobkov but Korobkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Korobkov rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Korobkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Korobkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henderson uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Korobkov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korobkov rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korobkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korobkov misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Korobkov slips the punch.
Korobkov has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Korobkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Korobkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Korobkov avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson tries to work over Korobkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks it.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks it.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Korobkov avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson pushes Korobkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks with his arms.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korobkov.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks with his arms.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks it.
Korobkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ben Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Korobkov.
Korobkov avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korobkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Korobkov keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korobkov keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Korobkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Korobkov is retaining full guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Korobkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korobkov is controlling him.
Korobkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Korobkov escapes and throws Henderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Korobkov decides to stand back up.
Korobkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson clinches up with Korobkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Korobkov looking for a takedown.
Korobkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korobkov is defending well for now.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korobkov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korobkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korobkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Korobkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Korobkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korobkov is keeping the position for now.
Korobkov keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korobkov is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korobkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson working for a triangle but Korobkov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Korobkov. Korobkov maintains the clinch.
Henderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korobkov tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Korobkov blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Korobkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Korobkov blocks with his arms.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korobkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Korobkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korobkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Korobkov controls the action.
Korobkov can't get the takedown.
Ben Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Korobkov.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korobkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Korobkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korobkov defends it easily.
Korobkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Korobkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Korobkov digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
Korobkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson throws a head kick but Korobkov moves out of range.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korobkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korobkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sergei Korobkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korobkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Korobkov trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
Henderson tries to buck Korobkov off but Korobkov is having none of it.
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Korobkov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Henderson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Henderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Korobkov stands up out of the half guard.
Korobkov lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Korobkov shoots in.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Korobkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korobkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Korobkov tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Korobkov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Korobkov is blocking nicely.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Korobkov's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Korobkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korobkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korobkov goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sergei Korobkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson moves to clinch but Korobkov breaks away
and Korobkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Korobkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Henderson!
A relieved looking Ben Henderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Laski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Tocchet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Laski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Tocchet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tocchet scores with a sloppy right hand. Laski should have avoided that one.
Laski throws a combination that misses
and Tocchet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Saul Laski has been cut.
Laski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saul Laski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tocchet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Tocchet as Laski shoots in.
Laski darts in trying to clinch
and Tocchet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tocchet slaps away a takedown attempt from Laski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tocchet lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Laski as Tocchet shoots in.
Laski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tocchet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tocchet drops Laski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laski looks back up at him and smiles so Tocchet waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laski is rocked!
Tocchet scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Laski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tocchet lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tocchet moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Laski! Tocchet continues to tee off on Laski, landing with a left and a right! Tocchet connects with a right hand that leaves Laski sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tocchet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Tocchet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adis Djurdjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari misses with the combination.
Djurdjevic misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferrari.
Ferrari connects with a right hand. Djurdjevic shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Ferrari.
Ferrari checks the leg kick.
Ferrari wants to clinch but Djurdjevic slips to the side
and Djurdjevic counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Djurdjevic catches Ferrari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Djurdjevic throws a lazy body kick
and Ferrari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari dodges the punch combination from Djurdjevic.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Djurdjevic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Djurdjevic blocks the low kick.
Djurdjevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Djurdjevic. That snapped Ferrari's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Djurdjevic. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Djurdjevic is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic ducks right into an uppercut from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to score with a low kick but Djurdjevic moves his leg out of the way.
Djurdjevic misses with a leg kick
letting Ferrari counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Djurdjevic.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Djurdjevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferrari throws a chopping leg kick but Djurdjevic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferrari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Djurdjevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferrari.
Djurdjevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferrari.
Djurdjevic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrari cracks the inside of Djurdjevic's front leg.
Djurdjevic throws a hook but Ferrari avoids it easily.
A low kick from Ferrari misses
and Djurdjevic counters with an outside leg kick.
Djurdjevic avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Djurdjevic tries to bum rush Ferrari with a series of wild strikes but Ferrari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferrari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari ducks under a wild hook from Djurdjevic.
Ferrari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Djurdjevic, right into the meat.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic slips under a jab from Ferrari.
Djurdjevic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Djurdjevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari connects with an inside leg kick.
Djurdjevic is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrari.
Djurdjevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferrari feints a jab promting Djurdjevic to slip. Ferrari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Djurdjevic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Adis Djurdjevic has been cut.
Ferrari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferrari throws an elbow that misses.
Ferrari throws a head punch that misses.
Ferrari tries to land knees in the clinch but Djurdjevic avoids the damage to the body.
Djurdjevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferrari lands a shot to the body.
Ferrari looking to throw knees to the head but Djurdjevic is blocking nicely.
Djurdjevic keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferrari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Ferrari lands a knee to the body.
Ferrari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Djurdjevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrari tried to score with a low kick but Djurdjevic checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic scores with a hook.
Djurdjevic misses with a body kick.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick which misses Ferrari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferrari tries to avoid it.
Ferrari thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Djurdjevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Djurdjevic checks it well.
Ferrari tries to work over Djurdjevic's front leg with a kick but Djurdjevic checks it.
Djurdjevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Djurdjevic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Djurdjevic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferrari throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrari. Ferrari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Ferrari.
Djurdjevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrari.
Djurdjevic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferrari's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Ferrari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adis Djurdjevic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferrari feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Djurdjevics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Djurdjevic misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari misses with a low kick as Djurdjevic jumps back.
Ferrari slips under a jab.
Djurdjevic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Djurdjevic lands a head shot.
Djurdjevic throws the kick towards the body but Ferrari avoids it.
Djurdjevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferrari lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferrari.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Djurdjevic blocks the leg kick.
Ferrari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sloppy strikes from Djurdjevic. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Ferrari does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic thuds a left hand into Ferrari's body.
Ferrari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Djurdjevic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferrari is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Djurdjevic lands a nice shot that snaps Ferrari's head back.
Djurdjevic checks a low kick from Ferrari.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Djurdjevic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice combination there by Djurdjevic.
Ferrari wants to clinch
and Djurdjevic counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Djurdjevic.
Mario Ferrari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferrari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Djurdjevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Djurdjevic misses with a looping right.
Djurdjevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Djurdjevic moves out of range easily.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic throws out a leg kick but Ferrari moves out of range and Djurdjevic only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic checks it.
Djurdjevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Ferrari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferrari.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferrari.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Djurdjevic tries a low kick but Ferrari avoids it.
Djurdjevic misses with a head kick.
Djurdjevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Djurdjevic looks for the body kick but Ferrari saw that one coming.
Ferrari steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Djurdjevic. That one must have hurt.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Djurdjevic throws the kick towards the body but Ferrari avoids it.
Djurdjevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrari throws a wild body kick that Djurdjevic sees coming a mile off.
Ferrari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferrari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Djurdjevic throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferrari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferrari defending well as Djurdjevic loads up on a big left hand.
Ferrari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Djurdjevic misses with a wild combination.
Ferrari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferrari scores with a nice body kick.
Djurdjevic misses with an uppercut.
Ferrari is looking to clinch.
Ferrari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djurdjevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferrari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Djurdjevic.
Ferrari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Djurdjevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Djurdjevic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferrari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djurdjevic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Ferrari scores with a hook.
Djurdjevic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferrari is looking to clinch but Djurdjevic is avoiding it.
Djurdjevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Djurdjevic is rocked!
Ferrari throws a powerful right kick. Djurdjevic tried to block low but the kick was high! Djurdjevic was taken right off of his feet! Ferrari jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Ferrari!
Mario Ferrari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stockton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Naglfar - The Brimstone Gate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana throws a poor cross that misses
and Stockton counters with a leg kick.
Stockton ducks under a wild hook from Campana.
Stockton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Campana back to the cage. Stockton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Campana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stockton moves away.
Campana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stockton.
Campana keeps Stockton at a distance using the push kick.
Campana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stockton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Campana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stockton is out of range.
A jab from Stockton misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stockton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stockton tries to get out of the position.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana tries to pass to full mount but Stockton defends it.
Campana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campana wants to work for an arm triangle but Stockton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campana seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton is looking for a sweep. Campana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campana tries to pass to full mount but Stockton defends it.
Campana throwing shots but Stockton is blocking nicely.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Stockton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stockton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Campana is trying to control. Stockton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stockton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Campana looking to ground and pound but Stockton is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Campana.
Campana looking to finish with strikes here!
Campana working for a guillotine from mount but Stockton is in no mood to give up.
Stockton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Campana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Campana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Campana motions for Stockton to come forward. Campana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stockton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Campana is able to avoid easily.
Campana cracks a nice hook into Stockton's ribs.
A jab from Campana misses.
Campana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Campana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stockton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campana.
Campana misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Campana finds it's way through Stockton's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campana throws a sloppy head kick
and Stockton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Campana misses with a body shot.
Campana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stockton ducks under a wild hook from Campana.
Stockton moves out of range as Campana throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stockton cracks Campana with a good jab.
Stockton scores with a jab to the head.
Campana misses with a low kick.
Campana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stockton doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Stockton.
Campana misses with a low kick as Stockton jumps back.
Campana scores with a sloppy right hand. Stockton should have avoided that one.
Stockton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Campana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Campana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stockton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campana misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Campana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stockton counters with a good, hard body kick but Campana shrugs it off.
Bruce Stockton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stockton.
Campana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stockton checks a leg kick.
Campana scores a takedown into full mount!
Campana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stockton looks a forlorn figure.
Stockton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campana on the ground.
Stockton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campana punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Campana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stockton because Campana loaded up on that one.
Campana lands a heavy elbow.
Campana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stockton because Campana loaded up on that one.
Campana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campana trying to control but Stockton is having none of it.
Campana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stockton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Campana with shots to the head and body - Stockton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Campana looking to ground and pound but Stockton is blocking nicely.
Campana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stockton's face.
Campana lands with some strikes.
Stockton is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooh a big shot lands for Campana! Stockton is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocco Campana!
Rocco Campana very nearly forgot to thank 5th Round Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Action Bronson - Barry Horowitz. Jeff Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Pogi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pogi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pogi throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Pogi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Pogi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pogi throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pogi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pogi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Pogi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Pogi throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Pogi avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Pogi saw that one coming.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pogi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pogi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Pogi misses with a body shot.
Pogi throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pogi looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Pogi just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Pogi moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Pogi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pogi misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pogi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pogi misses with a looping right.
Pogi takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jeff Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson tries to work over Pogi's front leg with a kick but Pogi checks it.
Pogi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson sizes up Pogi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pogi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Pogi postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pogi from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pogi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pogi throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pogi defends well.
Pogi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pogi from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pogi defends well.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Pogi controlling him for the moment.
Pogi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pogi preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pogi from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to control the position but Pogi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Pogi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pogi. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pogi's head backwards.
Pogi looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Pogi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pogi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Pogi's leg. Pogi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pogi moves away.
An inside leg kick from Pogi misses.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pogi.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab. Pogi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pogi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pogi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Pogi moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Pogi moved out of range.
Pogi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Pogi's body.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a right hand that Pogi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pogi also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pogi in his tracks.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogi throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pogi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Pogi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Pogi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pogi.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pogi in his tracks.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Pogi misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Pogi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Pogi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Pogi tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Pogi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pogi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Pogi.
Jeff Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pogi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson tries to clinch but Pogi is having none of it.
Pogi shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Pogi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Pogi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson wants to slow Pogi down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pogi.
Pogi shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeff Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pogi.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Pogi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pogi is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Pogi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Pogi moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pogi misses with a head kick.
Jackson is looking to slow Pogi down with leg kicks.
Jackson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pogi fails to land the takedown.
Jeff Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pogi is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Pogi with a series of wild strikes but Pogi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Pogi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jeff Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pogi.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Pogi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Pogi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Pogi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pogi off the cage and back into range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Pogi.
A swing and a miss from Pogi.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pogi's head.
Pogi throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Pogi moves out of range easily.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Pogi.
Pogi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pogi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pogi throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pogi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pogi throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pogi can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pogi's sensitive parts.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pogi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson motions for Pogi to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pogi fails with the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Pogi is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pogi.
Pogi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Pogi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Pogi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pogi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pogi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Pogi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jackson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pogi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jackson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Family Tradition . Laukkanen has chosen The Mutilation of Christ as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Jarmo Laukkanen has been cut.
A combination from Laukkanen does no damage.
Laukkanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyd lands with a good body shot.
Boyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laukkanen throws a lazy head kick
and Boyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laukkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boyd is out of range and Laukkanen settles back down.
Alexander Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Boyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyd has closed the distance and engaged Laukkanen in a clinch.
Boyd has Laukkanen pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyd stops a takedown attempt from Laukkanen.
Boyd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boyd - that landed with a thud.
Boyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd cracks Laukkanen with a nice body shot.
Boyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Laukkanen controls his hands.
Laukkanen is looking for a takedown.
Boyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laukkanens head.
Boyd stalling against the cage.
Laukkanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Laukkanen.
Boyd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laukkanen fails to pull guard.
Laukkanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyd throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyd advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laukkanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laukkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boyd.
Laukkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyd is trying to control the action in half guard but Laukkanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laukkanen is pressing down on Boyd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laukkanen's head.
Boyd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Laukkanen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen pulls Boyd in close to prevent any damage.
Boyd chips away with some ground and pound.
Laukkanen is trying to keep Boyd in close.
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
Laukkanen is trying to keep Boyd in close.
Boyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laukkanen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laukkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyd passes into half guard.
Boyd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Laukkanen tries to roll over but Boyd keeps him under control.
Boyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laukkanen is looking for a sweep. Boyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laukkanen is staying active underneath Boyd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laukkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Boyd thows a huge punch but Laukkanen dodges it nicely.
Laukkanen wants to improve his position but Boyd is controlling well.
Laukkanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Boyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Laukkanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyd clinches.
A short uppercut from Boyd.
Boyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laukkanen up against the cage.
Boyd gets through Laukkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyd prevents Laukkanen from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boyd.
Boyd has Laukkanen pushed against the cage.
Laukkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd avoids the head kick by Laukkanen.
Boyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laukkanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boyd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
Boyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyd moves into the clinch.
Laukkanen letting Boyd take a breather here.
Boyd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boyd lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laukkanen.
Boyd lands a shoulder strike.
Boyd pushes Laukkanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boyd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Boyd for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boyd prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Laukkanen.
Boyd manages to break the clinch.
Boyd jabs Laukkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laukkanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Laukkanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laukkanen wants to land a leg kick but Boyd is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laukkanen walks into a jab.
Laukkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Laukkanen.
Boyd misses with a body shot.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Laukkanen. Beautiful body shot.
Boyd clinches up with Laukkanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Laukkanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laukkanen tries to break free but Boyd pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boyd as Laukkanen tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyd.
Boyd slows down the pace here.
Laukkanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laukkanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laukkanen scrambles back to his feet.
Boyd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
Boyd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boyd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laukkanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander Boyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laukkanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laukkanen throws a wild body kick that Boyd sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Boyd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Laukkanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyd throws a lazy uppercut
and Laukkanen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boyd misses with a looping left.
Boyd looks to land a combination but Laukkanen avoids it well.
Good exchange - Boyd coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Boyd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boyd.
Laukkanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boyd lands a jab to the head.
Boyd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boyd lands a glancing blow to the side of Laukkanen's head.
Laukkanen misses with a head kick.
Laukkanen throws a nice head kick!
Laukkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boyd misses with a double jab.
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boyd checks a leg kick.
Laukkanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laukkanen somewhat.
Laukkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyd lands a body shot.
Laukkanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyd scores with a hook.
Laukkanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laukkanen misses with a head kick.
Laukkanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyd doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Boyd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laukkanen doesn't seem phased though.
Laukkanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boyd scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyd darts in and clinches Laukkanen up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Boyd.
Boyd misses with a punch to the body.
Boyd wants a takedown but no success here.
Laukkanen jumps guard but Boyd stands there with Laukkanen around his waist. Laukkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Boyd misses
and Laukkanen counters with a big head kick but Boyd shrugs it off.
Boyd misses with a low kick.
Laukkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laukkanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Boyd.
Boyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Boyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laukkanen wants to improve his position but Boyd is controlling well.
Boyd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boyd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyd is nestled in close to Laukkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boyd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boyd drops an elbow to the side of Laukkanen's head.
Boyd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd thows a huge punch but Laukkanen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laukkanen is looking to get back to full guard here but Boyd has managed to pass to side control instead.
Laukkanen tries to improve position but can't.
Boyd tries to move to mount but Laukkanen blocks the move with his legs.
Boyd working the head with strikes.
Boyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laukkanen can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyd controls the position.
Jarmo Laukkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laukkanen defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Boyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Boyd!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Boyd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mann wants to clinch
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mann is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda content to stall in guard here.
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maeda holds on and takes a little breather.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitsuyo Maeda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maeda loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Maeda jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Maeda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mitsuyo Maeda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maeda is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Mann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mann has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Maeda working over Mann with some ground and pound. Mann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Mann gets back to half guard.
Maeda prevents Mann from improving his position.
Maeda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mann!
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maeda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mann is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maeda scores with a punch to the head.
Maeda lands with a straight right. Mann didn't see that one coming.
Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
Mitsuyo Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maeda connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda scores with punches from side control.
Mann stops Maeda from passing to mount.
Mann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mann tries to buck Maeda off but Maeda is having none of it.
Mann takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Maeda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mann!
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maeda tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Maeda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mann shrugs it off.
Maeda scoring with strikes but Mann is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann wants to control but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mann is looking to escape.
Maeda landing strikes from the mount and Mann is in trouble!
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann is in a horrible position here. Maeda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mann is rocked!
Mann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Maeda finish him?
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Mann trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda is pulling down on Mann's head to control his posture.
Mitsuyo Maeda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda controlling the action here for a moment.
Maeda tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Maeda back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Maeda scores with a body shot.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maeda.
Maeda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda cracks Mann with a big elbow.
Mann gets back to half guard.
Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda working Mann over with strikes.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maeda connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Maeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mann gets full guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maeda advances to half guard.
Mann actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann gets back to full guard.
Bobby Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Mann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Maeda pulls Mann in to control the position.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Maeda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maeda's guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maeda is on top in guard.
Maeda pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
Mann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda is pushing down on Mann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mann is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Mann's head.
Maeda prevents Mann from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Maeda dominating with strikes here.
Mann is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maeda looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maeda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda working Mann over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Rucinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rucinski has chosen Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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28
164 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Rucinski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rucinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Rucinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rucinski misses with a straight left.
Potter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Karol Rucinski has been cut.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rucinski.
Rucinski misses with a left hand
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rucinski throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Potter missing with a left hand there. Rucinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potter wants to clinch up but Rucinski keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Potter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter sizes up Rucinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter scores with a jab to the head.
Rucinski is rocked!
Potter has managed to clinch.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rucinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Rucinski jumps guard but Potter stands there with Rucinski around his waist. Rucinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Rucinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rucinski to his knees! Potter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
An out of breath Harry Potter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ching Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostas Charalabous could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ching Low's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kostas Charalabous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Low!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charalabous lands with a cross.
Low pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charalabous is out of range and Low settles back down.
A low kick from Low misses
and Charalabous counters with a left and a right that stings Low.
Low throws a head kick that misses
and Charalabous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charalabous goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Charalabous catches Low right on the button with a cross.
Charalabous lands a big head kick that sends Low tumbling to the mat! Charalabous takes a step backwards and waves Low back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Low is rocked!
Low drops his hands momentarily and Charalabous needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Low just on the top of the head. Low drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Low - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kostas Charalabous!
Kostas Charalabous retains his middleweight title!
Kostas Charalabous decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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